From Self-Taught Dev to VP of Engineering at SugarCRM

Robert Gonzalez didn’t follow a traditional path—he taught himself to code, said yes to high-risk projects, and kept learning fast. Today, he’s the VP of Engineering at SugarCRM, leading a global org powering $100M+ in annual product revenue.In this episode of Tech Teams Today, hosted by Lucas Mendes, Robert shares:What it really takes to scale into VP-level leadershipHow to manage global teams and still move fastWhy staying technical gives him an edgeHow AI is transforming engineering teams from the inside outAnd the mindset that helped him outpace the ladderWant to connect with other senior engineering leaders?Join the T3 Exchange: https://T3-Live.com/exchangeWatch Robert’s T3 Live panel on building high-performing teams: https://youtu.be/oHgir8Si-nU?si=pQ42P4GX-4p-x0MU🎙️ Subscribe to Tech Teams Today for weekly episodes with top engineering leaders. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.